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Nkrumah bronze head
Hundreds of delegates, stakeholders and partners from over 40 countries converged in Accra for the third African Media Convention (AMC) held on May 14-17.
It was on the theme “Enhancing freedom, innovation, and environmental sustainability in a dynamic media leadership.”
It is a collaborative effort supported by the African media stakeholders to reflect on the fundamental role of journalism on the continent, celebrate the fundamental principles of freedom and deliberate on measures to safeguard media freedoms and promote access to information, the safety of journalists and media viability in African Media (AU) Member States.
One of the highlights for the event was the ‘tour of the beautiful city of Accra’ by a large number of the participants who visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP), the Black Star Square, Arts Centre among others.
There were emotional moments at the KNMP as the Tour Guides briefed the participants about the life of the First President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and the history behind his bronze head and statue.
Mounted separately, the head has the inscription “the bronze head of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s original statue which stood in front of the old Parliament House, Accra, vandalised during the February 24, 1966, military and police coup d’état. This was recovered and presented by a patriotic citizen to the Information Services Department (ISD) which in turn released it to the park on May 28, 2009 and mounted in the park on September 1, 2009.”
The statue also has the inscription “the original statue of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah which stood in front of the old Parliament House opposite the Old Polo grounds, Accra attacked by a mob, vandalised as it stands now in the wake of a military with police coup d’état on 24th February 1966 recovered for the national museum in 1975.”
This is on loan to the KNMP from Ghana Museums and Monuments Board mounted on 11th June, 2007.”
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana’s Department of Political Science, Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato says the imprisonment of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, will have little meaning unless it leads to a broader crackdown on illegal mining.
In a post on his Facebook page on the July 21, 2026, Dr. Zaato said the judgment should mark the beginning of efforts to completely eradicate galamsey and hold all those involved accountable, regardless of their political affiliation.
He said the country must work towards restoring polluted rivers, protecting forests and ensuring that people implicated in illegal mining activities are prosecuted.
According to him, those the President has publicly acknowledged to be involved in galamsey should face prosecution.
He called for the prosecution of district chief executives (DCEs), members of Parliament (MPs) and senior political party officials who have been accused of engaging in or supporting illegal mining.
Dr. Zaato further urged the government to take decisive action to end the destruction of the country’s forests caused by galamsey.
He maintained that the imprisonment of Chairman Wontumi would only have a lasting impact if it results in a comprehensive and impartial fight against illegal mining across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, King of Dagbon.
In a statement issued on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the entire nation.
“The Government of Ghana has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II,” the statement said.
President Mahama described the late King as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign was defined by healing, reconciliation, and lasting peace in Dagbon following years of conflict.
The statement noted that His Majesty’s “unwavering commitment to unity, stability, and the welfare of his people created an enabling environment for development”and strengthened the partnership between traditional authorities and Government in advancing progress across Dagbon and Ghana.
The Government paid tribute to the life and legacy of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, and honoured his invaluable service to the nation.
“May his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to peace continue to inspire future generations. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
The passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II marks the end of an era for Dagbon, which saw significant strides in unity and development under his leadership.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
